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BlastYou are in: Leicester > Blast > Bikram Yoga ![]() Bikram YogaBy Sejal Sharma, Blast Reporter Bikram Yoga is the new buzz word in Leicester! Sejal went to find out why it's on everyone's tongues and what story is behind the hugely popular yoga that is changing the way people exercise. Someone once mentioned Bikram Yoga to me a while back but after recently hearing about it from a number of friends I had to find out for myself why it had become so popular in Leicester. It is a unique and demanding series of 26 postures and two breathing exercises which is suitable for all ages, levels of ability and fitness. Take a look at Sejal's Bikram Yoga pictures... Yoga postures help to stretch and strengthen specific muscles, ligaments and joints needed ready for the next posture. ![]() A Worldwide ExerciseWhat makes Bikram Yoga unique is that the postures and exercises are performed in a heated room! It was founded by Bikram Choudhury in India who began learning Hatha Yoga at the age of three. At the age of 20 a weightlifting accident crippled Bikram and to restore his health he created the Yoga postures. His Yoga methods have become so successful that they are now practiced in over 840 centres throughout the world. Yoga is an ancient practice of spiritual and physical exercise which originates from India and dates back thousands of years ago. ![]() Bikram Yoga Leicester A Healthier BodyIt embraces a wide range of disciplines whose ultimate goal is the joining of body, mind, spirit and conscious unification into Oneness. In recent years Yoga has become very popular as an alternative to gyms and traditional cardio-vascular exercises and it has improved the physical and mental health of many people. Bikram Yoga claims benefits of better sleep, thinner waistline, ability to relax, a body that defies your age and a stronger and healthier body. There is a wide selection of healing services and holistic treatments available at the Bikram Yoga, including:
I was extremely happy to have gone and reported about Bikram Yoga as I had observed the people being taught in Tranquil atmosphere. It's made me want to join Bikram Yoga myself as I am confident that there will be a longer, healthier life ahead if you can just keep the faith and try. Contact DetailsTo find out more about Bikram Yoga, contact; last updated: 11/09/07 [an error occurred while processing this directive] |
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